The practice of self-compassion encourages us to accept ourselves and our imperfections with loving kindness, as we would accept a loved one or dear friend. The practice embraces that we’re all human and, as humans, we experience joy and sorrow. We succeed and we fail.
That concept can be difficult. You might think that if you accept that you’re imperfect beings—that you make mistakes and you struggle—it makes you weak, or that you might never succeed. But research shows that when you’re kind and compassionate with yourself during difficult times, you’re more able to complete challenging tasks and you’re more resilient. A self-compassion practice can also ease anxious, overwhelmed, and depressed feelings.
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